Doom 32X box art

Sega 32X · Shooter / Horror

Doom

Certified classic Co-op

SystemSega 32X
Released1994 (originally 1993)
GenreShooter, Horror, Action
Developerid Software
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDoom
ESRBM
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Released for the Sega 32X in 1994, Doom is a shooter developed by id Software and published by SEGA. This 32X release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends shooter, horror and action elements.

It belongs to the 32X's earliest wave of games. Other notable 32X releases from 1994 include Star Wars Arcade and Virtua Racing Deluxe.

It is part of the Doom series. The series also appears on other systems with Doom 64 (N64) and Final Doom (PS1).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want to experience one of the 32X's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Doom is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Doom gameplay screenshot on 32X
In-game screenshot (32X)

Doom cheats & codes

32 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Access secret levels!DAHA-AADY
Fake Infinite Ammo [All Weapons]FF1117:00FF
Fake Infinite HealthFF1119:00FF
Fake Infinite/Maxed ArmorFF111A:00FF
Level ModifierFF110E:0000
Infinite pistol ammo. See notes.AD4T-HC6A

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Doom walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 32X games today

With only around forty games, the 32X is a quick library to survey and a fun piece of Sega history.

Doom FAQ

When did Doom come out on the 32X?

Doom was released for the Sega 32X in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.

Who made Doom?

It was developed by id Software and published by SEGA.

Is Doom multiplayer?

No. Doom is a single-player game.

How long does Doom take to play?

As a shooter, Doom typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Doom on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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